He first began recording in 1982 regularly teaming up with Ranking Roger of The Beat (sometimes referred to outside the UK as The English Beat). Pato also appeared as a guest artist on UB40's 1985 album "Baggariddim".
His solo debut was 1987's "Never Give In". An EP entitled "Visions Of The World" followed in 1988, and in 1990 came "Wize Up (No Compromise)" which featured a cover of The Police's "Spirits In The Material World".
Throughout this time, Banton continued to be known only in reggae circles and it was not until 1994's collaboration with Robin and Ali Campbell of UB40 on "Baby Come Back" that Pato thrust himself into the mainstream. He followed this with a string of hits including "Bubbling Hot" (teaming up with Ranking Roger again), "Groovin", a re-issue of "Spirits in the material world" and a guest appearance on a remixed and re-released version of Sting's "This Cowboy Song".
Following his brief period of mainstream success, Pato returned to his reggae roots and has since released 3 more albums. He continues to be much loved and currently tours in America and all over the world.
Baby Come Back
Pato Banton Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Baby, come back
Come back
Baby, come back
This is the first time until today
That you have run away
I'm asking you for the first time, baby
Stay
Hey
Hey
Come back
Baby, come back
Come back
Baby, come back
Be-be bye bye bye bye, be-be bye bye bye bye
I must admit I was a clown
To be messin' around
But that doesn't mean
That you have to leave town
Come back
Yes and give me one more try
'Cause a love like this shoulda never ever die
Come back
Yes wit me colour TV
And me cd collection of Bob Marley
Come back
Yes wit me bag a sensi
And we can be together for eternity
There ain't no use in you crying
'Cause I'm more hurt than you
I shouldna been out flirting
But now my love is true
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Come back (every time me think of my Liza)
Baby come back (Water come a me eye)
Come back (every time me think of my Liza)
Baby come back (Water come a me eye-a)
But she gone
And she not come back
Me beg her please 'pon me knees
And she still never stop
Ready she ready eh
And a gone she gone
She and de man with de removal van
Come on
Come back, baby, don't you leave me
Baby, please don't go, ooh
Oh, won't you give me a second chance
Baby, I love you so
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh oh oh
Come back
Baby, come back
Come back mon
Baby, come back
Baby, come back
Come back Liza
Baby, come back
Don't leave me
Baby, come back
I cry man
Baby, come back (come back, baby)
Baby, come back (don't go)
Bring back me CD collection
Baby, come back (bring back me sensi)
Baby, come back
The song "Baby Come Back" by Pato Banton is about a man who has lost his lover, who has run away. He is begging her to come back to him and love him again. He admits that he was a fool for messing around, but he still loves her and wants her to stay. He promises her material things, like a color TV and a CD collection of Bob Marley, as well as a life of love and happiness. He acknowledges that he hurt her, but he believes that his love is now genuine.
The chorus repeats the plea for her to come back, with a call and response of "Come back" and "Baby, come back." The song is filled with emotion, with the singer expressing his hurt and longing for his lost love. He even appeals to her in Jamaican Patois, saying "Come back mon" and "Me beg her please 'pon me knees."
Overall, "Baby Come Back" is a powerful song about love, loss, and the desire for redemption. It speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the hope for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Come back
The singer is pleading for his lover to return to him.
Baby, come back
He is specifically asking his lover, who he calls 'baby', to come back.
This is the first time until today
That you have run away
I'm asking you for the first time, baby
Love me enough to stay
Stay
Hey
Hey
The singer is saying that this is the first time his lover has left him, and he is pleading with her to stay with him because he loves her deeply.
Be-be bye bye bye bye, be-be bye bye bye bye
I must admit I was a clown
To be messin' around
But that doesn't mean
That you have to leave town
The singer acknowledges that he messed up by playing around, but he is pleading with his lover not to leave him over it.
Yes and give me one more try
'Cause a love like this shoulda never ever die
The singer believes that their love is strong enough to survive, and he wants his lover to give him another chance.
Yes wit me colour TV
And me cd collection of Bob Marley
Come back
Yes wit me bag a sensi
And we can be together for eternity
The singer is trying to entice his lover back by promising to share his material possessions with her, and expressing his desire to be with her forever.
There ain't no use in you crying
'Cause I'm more hurt than you
I shouldna been out flirting
But now my love is true
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
The singer tells his lover that there's no point in her crying because he is even more hurt than she is, and that he was wrong to flirt with others but is now committed to her.
Come back (every time me think of my Liza)
Baby come back (Water come a me eye)
Come back (every time me think of my Liza)
Baby come back (Water come a me eye-a)
But she gone
And she not come back
Me beg her please 'pon me knees
And she still never stop
Ready she ready eh
And a gone she gone
She and de man with de removal van
Come on
Here the singer expresses his despair over his lover leaving, and laments that even though he begged her to stay, she left with another man.
Come back, baby, don't you leave me
Baby, please don't go, ooh
Oh, won't you give me a second chance
Baby, I love you so
Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh oh oh
The singer repeatedly asks his lover to come back, telling her that he loves her deeply and wants another chance to make things right between them.
Come back mon
Baby, come back
Baby, come back
Come back Liza
Baby, come back
Don't leave me
Baby, come back
I cry man
Baby, come back (come back, baby)
Baby, come back (don't go)
Bring back me CD collection
Baby, come back (bring back me sensi)
Baby, come back
The singer continues to plead for his lover to come back to him, saying that he doesn't want to lose her and is even willing to cry to show how much he cares. He also mentions his CD collection and marijuana stash as more reasons for her to return to him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddy Grant
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@harrybacca1739
Come back please🙏, still here listening Jan 04th 2024. And still doesn't get old. Still vibing from the South Pacific Country Papua New Guinea. Island love♥️peace to y'all.
@Nepukosweno
Me too ❤
@dennissmith6394
I'm 65 and I am still banging this out at full volume. A fantastic record and a very inovative idea for a video. Can't stop watching this. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.
@suzannekelly5701
Yha 0 1 I 9.30 want to be a friend
@jiaraass1212
@@suzannekelly5701 vc vo
@mrobammamalcomx7643
Good on you!!
@wheredidugo6739
Yee yeee Dennis, Keep on skanking ;-)
@timitri8
My father is about the same age as you and he been banging this always on a poolside when we where on holidays. Absolutley love this song
@Amio2022
I heard this in Asda today! This song never gets old! I remember dancing to this at the school disco’s. The 90’s was the best decade to grow up in!
@garethhelliwell9736
Asda play the best tunes of all the supermarkets. It's like going to a 90's disco reunion